5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1MQ, also known as 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide, is a small-molecule research compound associated with the class of quinolinium compounds.

The compound is identified in PubChem by CAS 42464-96-0 and is described as a research compound associated with nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) inhibition.

This product is supplied as a research material for qualified laboratory and scientific applications.

Product Classification

Primary Category: Research Compounds
Scientific Category: Small-Molecule Research Compound
Secondary Category: Laboratory Research Materials
Product Type: Research Compound
Chemical Class: Quinolinium Compound
Research Classification: NNMT Inhibitor

Catalog Tags

5-Amino-1MQ · 5-Amino-1-Methylquinolinium Iodide · NNMTi · Research Compound · Small Molecule · Laboratory Research · Research Material

Chemical Information

Compound: 5-Amino-1MQ
Chemical Name: 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide
Alternative Name: 5-amino-1-methylquinolin-1-ium iodide
CAS Number: 42464-96-0
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₁IN₂
Molecular Weight: 286.11 g/mol
Chemical Class: Quinolinium compound

Research Information

5-Amino-1MQ is a defined small-molecule compound that has been investigated in scientific research relating to nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) and related biochemical pathways.

The compound is distinct from peptide research materials such as BPC-157, TB-500, or CJC-1295. Its chemical structure consists of a quinolinium-based small molecule rather than an amino-acid peptide chain.

This product description intentionally focuses on the compound’s chemical identity and research classification. It does not make claims regarding weight loss, fat reduction, metabolic enhancement, longevity, anti-aging effects, body composition, or any other physiological outcome.

Research Applications

5-Amino-1MQ may be examined in controlled laboratory environments for purposes such as:

Small-molecule characterization
Analytical testing
Chemical research
NNMT-related research
Molecular investigations
Enzyme-related research
Comparative compound studies
Laboratory assay development

These statements describe potential research contexts only and do not constitute recommendations for administration to humans or animals.

Product Specifications

Product Name: 5-Amino-1MQ
Chemical Name: 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide
Product Type: Small-Molecule Research Compound
Primary Category: Research Compounds
Scientific Classification: Quinolinium Compound
Research Classification: NNMT Inhibitor
CAS: 42464-96-0
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₁IN₂
Molecular Weight: 286.11 g/mol
Intended Application: Laboratory and scientific research

Important Regulatory Information

5-Amino-1MQ should not be represented as an FDA-approved drug or as an FDA-approved treatment.

FDA’s January 2026 warning letter specifically identified 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide (5-Amino-1MQ) among bulk substances that were not eligible for the exemptions provided under section 503B because the substance was not included on the 503B Bulks List and was not being used to compound a drug appearing on the drug shortage list.

Accordingly, this product page should not describe the material as a compounded medication or provide human dosing, administration instructions, treatment protocols, or therapeutic claims.

Product identity, purity, analytical results, and other batch-specific specifications should be verified against the applicable Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Research Use Notice

This product is supplied solely as a research material for qualified laboratory and scientific use.

It is not intended for human consumption, human therapeutic use, veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of disease.

Nothing on this product page should be interpreted as a recommendation or representation that 5-Amino-1MQ is intended to affect the structure or function of the human body.

Not for use as a drug, dietary supplement, food, cosmetic, or medical treatment.

For laboratory research purposes only.